But how does it make it a bad thing? There reasoning being given is it's linked to child obesity, who's feeding those children that stuff. Last I checked Coca Cola and McDonalds aren't just handing out free food and drink to every obese kid that comes their way. That would mean it's probably the parents that are the problem. How about a few commercials aimed at parents about making healthier choices for their kids. I know that those would make more of an impact than pulling either of these sponsors.

 

I'm not saying the problem lies solely with those companies or the majority of the problem lies with them. Just that the Olympics has free will to choose their sponsors and I'm glad to see them recognizing an important issue. I like to see organizations take it upon themselves to be socially-aware...

I'm not saying the problem lies solely with those companies or the majority of the problem lies with them. Just that the Olympics has free will to choose their sponsors and I'm glad to see them recognizing an important issue. I like to see organizations take it upon themselves to be socially-aware...

 

 

Socially aware and financially ignorant. It wasn't the Olympic committee that voted, it was the London Assemmbly which voted to strongly urge the Olympic Committee to ban such sponsorship. They said the companies being discussed account for over 40% of the Olympics revenue. Less than a month from the start of the games, this would be a dumb move.

What is the obesity rate/percentage in London compared to the US?

Is the consumption of McDonald/Coke as big there as it is here?

What is the obesity rate/percentage in London compared to the US?

Is the consumption of McDonald/Coke as big there as it is here?

 

I don't think it's nearly as bad just from what I've heard from people from that area or that have spent extensive time there but I don't have any concrete statistics.

I don't think it's nearly as bad just from what I've heard from people from that area or that have spent extensive time there but I don't have any concrete statistics.

 

Maybe they are trying to influence some other nations, specifically ours. We are quite fat as a country. Whether you blame the companies or the parents, I think they are making a bold move in the right direction. They wont have trouble finding sponsors.

Maybe they are trying to influence some other nations, specifically ours. We are quite fat as a country. Whether you blame the companies or the parents, I think they are making a bold move in the right direction. They wont have trouble finding sponsors.

 

The only way I would support them in this initiative is if it meant my health insurance costs would decrease as a result of people lacking self control not having an option. Seeing as how they won't I'm not for it. I don't need a governing body to look out for my well being in regard to my food options.

My belief in conspiracy theories is throwing up red flags on this one. My bet would be that McD's or Coke wouldn't line the London committee's pockets so they would rather have some local fish and chips place step in.

I can't help it. It's a deep rooted distrust almost every institution...

Firing a sponsor that's been around since 1928, sounds like a smart move.

 

Socially aware and financially ignorant. It wasn't the Olympic committee that voted, it was the London Assemmbly which voted to strongly urge the Olympic Committee to ban such sponsorship. They said the companies being discussed account for over 40% of the Olympics revenue. Less than a month from the start of the games, this would be a dumb move.

 

It's the Olympics. Sponsorship shouldn't be an issue.

It's the Olympics. Sponsorship shouldn't be an issue.

 

But it is.

Firing a sponsor that's been around since 1928, sounds like a smart move.

 

:lol:

It's the Olympics. Sponsorship shouldn't be an issue.

 

Aside from Wal-Mart, I can't think of many sponsors that could back the Olympics financially the way Coke and McD's do.

 

I'm all for a healthier America, but the obese families aren't going to stop consuming this stuff cause London stepped in. I also don't believe that sponsorship is really going to create that many new customers. Part of me feels like the powers that be may be biased because these are very large American based corporations.

Aside from Wal-Mart, I can't think of many sponsors that could back the Olympics financially the way Coke and McD's do.

 

I'm all for a healthier America, but the obese families aren't going to stop consuming this stuff cause London stepped in. I also don't believe that sponsorship is really going to create that many new customers. Part of me feels like the powers that be may be biased because these are very large American based corporations.

 

 

Maybe it's a stretch or we feel like every one is out to get us or something but I can't help but think that same way.

I always think everyone is out to get me

Kind of interesting watching olympic-related commercials for McDonald's and Coke now that they have been ousted as official sponsors. Just saw one for McD's and, at the end, it had "Official Restaurant" alongside a small set of olympic rings, but nothing specifically saying it was a sponsor. Coke referred to themselves as a long-time supporter at the end of their commercial. Just thought it was interesting...